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2012 Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design Premier Plus

All Volvo XC90 P2 trims (2003–2014) → All Volvo XC90 generations →
2012 Volvo XC90 – front Unverified
Photo: Volvo XC90 D5 AWD P3 FL Silver Metallic (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (P2, 2003–2014); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Volvo XC90 D5 AWD P3 FL Silver Metallic (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Volvo XC90 Facelift 20090321 front by M 93, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Volvo XC90 T5 AWD P28 Silver Metallic (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Volvo XC90 (P28), right side (875531978) by Tom Reynolds from Melbourne, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Volvo XC90 Facelift 20090426 rear by M 93, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2012 Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design Premier Plus is a 240-hp 3.2-liter inline-6 with a 6-speed geartronic automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $41,600 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

It makes 240 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$41,600 ($58,885 *)
MSRP with Destination$42,475 ($60,124 *)
Destination Charge$875
Engine
Engine Type3.2-liter inline-6, VCT and Cam Profile Switching
Displacement3.2 L
Horsepower240 hp
Torque236 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed Geartronic automatic
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase112.6 in
Front Track64.3 in
Rear Track63.9 in
Ground Clearance8.6 in
Cargo Volume93.2 ft³
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (19.1 % risk)
Tested variant: 2012 Volvo XC90 SUV FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2012 Volvo XC90 SUV AWD: overall not rated

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Volvo XC90.

3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Volvo XC90

Owner Complaints

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Volvo XC90. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Back Over Prevention1
Electrical System1
Equipment1
Power Train1
Steering1
Unknown Or Other1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 5, 2020 · Steering, Unknown Or Other
“ON MORNING OF 2/15/2020, I WAS DRIVING MY XC90 (2012, BASE, AUTO TRANSMISSION) ON A CITY STREET WHEN I REALIZED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NO LONGER IN CONTROL. IT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWING LEFT AND…”
Oct 4, 2016 · Power Train
“THERE APPEARS TO BE AN INTERMITENT DEFECT WITH THE TRANSMISSION WHEN THE VEHICLE GETS WET. WHEN WET THE VEHICLE LOCK UP AND NOT EASILY GO INTO FORWARD OR REVERSE. THIS OCCASIONALLY OCCURS AFTER GOING…”
May 2, 2016 · Electrical System, Equipment, Back Over Prevention
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BACK UP CAMERA AND GPS SYSTEM WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 VOLVO XC90. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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